Our District offers students, parents, teachers, other staff, and members of our local community many opportunities to participate and support Kentfield students through on-campus volunteers, advisory committees, PTA, and KIK – Kentfield Invests in Kids.
Volunteer Registration
Every day parents, grandparents, and community members generously give their time to help support Kentfield schools. Volunteers play an invaluable role in our students' education and development.
To ensure the safety of our students and adhere to California law, the district requires volunteers to meet certain requirements prior to volunteering. The requirements to volunteer vary depending on the volunteer position. Please see the volunteer categories and requirements below. Please note:
Live Scan Fingerprinting is only required once, and will apply for future school years.
FIELD TRIP DRIVER
Requirements:
Complete Live Scan Fingerprinting (see below)
Send the following documents to your site's administrative assistant:
Driver Form
Driving Record -- Request online from DMV ($2 fee); and,
Insurance Declaration that includes liability limits and expiration date
SCREENED VOLUNTEER
Includes:
Overnight Chaperones (non-drivers)
Any Unsupervised Volunteer
Requirements:
Complete Live Scan Fingerprinting (see below)
TRAINED VOLUNTEER
Includes:
Classroom Volunteer
Food Service Volunteer
Walking Field Trip Chaperone
Drop off/Pick up Volunteer
Requirements:
Receive training on-site for the particular position
SCHOOL VISITOR
Includes:
School Visitor (school events, parties, performances)
No requirements to participate.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT
Volunteers can visit a Live Scan service site to be fingerprinted at any time, or attend a scheduled Fingerprinting Day on the KSD campus, when Live Scan services are provided on a walk-in basis at the school sites.
To complete on your own:
Take this form to an authorized Live Scan center (click for list of centers).
Results will automatically be sent to the district office.
Or, attend an upcoming on-site fingerprinting event:
No events currently scheduled.
District Committees
Are you interested in learning more about the KSD Operations? If so, please join one or more of our KSD Board Committees. Committees typically meet four times a year and offer advice on issues ranging from equity and inclusion, safety, finance, and technology. To join or get more information email admin@kentfieldschools.org.
District Committees:
- Equity & Inclusion Committee
- Finance Committee
- Safety Committee
- Citizens Oversight Committee
- English Language Learner Advisory Committees - DELAC (district) and ELAC (site)
- KSD Advisory Committee
Site Council
Bacich Elementary School and Kent Middle School each have a Site Council team of elected parents, teachers, and students who meet monthly with the school principal. Their purpose is to advise and share in decision making of the school community with a primary focus on communication and student and school safety. Site Council meetings are open to all interested parents. Attending Site Council is a great way to learn more about what happens at your child's school and to be involved in the planning process.
Useful Links
District Partners
KIK Educational Foundation
kik (kentfield invests in kids), is the fundraising arm of the Kentfield Schools Foundation. The Foundation was created to supplement the District’s budget to ensure our kids receive the best possible education regardless of how our schools are funded. To receive kik communications, please complete this form.
KSPTA (Parent Teacher Association)
KSPTA is the Parent Teacher Association for Bacich Elementary School and Kent Middle School. The chapter is part of the national PTA organization. 100% of the funds raised by the Kentfield Schools PTA fund Kentfield School District programs, activities for students and families, and KSPTA Parent Education.